Want to know more? Go to the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.
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| ARTIST :: George Petty Image subject to copyright |
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
14 December 2013
Christmas pin-ups
From 1933 to 1956, the "Petty Girl" was seen on tens of millions of calendars, magazine centrefolds, advertisements, posters, and billboards as well as on all sorts of specialty products. In 1950, "The Petty Girl" even became a major motion picture.
Want to know more? Go to the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.
Want to know more? Go to the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.
24 December 2012
Christmas pinups
Gil Elvgren was probably the most important pin-up artist of the twentieth century and his ability to capture the playful spirit and sensuality of feminine beauty was unsurpassed. All too often his pin-up girls were involved in unfortunate accidents which resulted in the loss of clothing and red faces. Enormously popular, most of his work was for was Brown & Bigelow.
When asked about his techniques, he explained the distinctive "touches" he added to every painting how he built up the bust, lengthened the legs, pinched in the waist, gave the body warmer and more attractive curves, worked over the facial features and expression, added just a little more of a tip and tilt to the nose, made the mouth fuller and more sensuous and the eyes a bit larger. He ended by saying that he liked to create the feeling that, underneath all the surface charms, there was a delicious warmth of mischief behind the model's eyes.
Want to know more? Go to the the Gil Elvgren galleries at The Pin-up Files.
When asked about his techniques, he explained the distinctive "touches" he added to every painting how he built up the bust, lengthened the legs, pinched in the waist, gave the body warmer and more attractive curves, worked over the facial features and expression, added just a little more of a tip and tilt to the nose, made the mouth fuller and more sensuous and the eyes a bit larger. He ended by saying that he liked to create the feeling that, underneath all the surface charms, there was a delicious warmth of mischief behind the model's eyes.
Want to know more? Go to the the Gil Elvgren galleries at The Pin-up Files.
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| ARTIST :: Gil Elvgren TITLE :: A Christmas Eve (Waiting for Santa) DATE :: 1954 Copyright © Brown & Bigelow |
15 December 2012
Christmas pinups
Nathalie Rattner's series of pin-up artworks takes her audience on a journey through the glamour and beauty of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, all the way up to the best contemporary day examples of the art-form.
With her unique method of combining shaved charcoal, graphite and dry pastel with ink and airbrushing techniques, she is able to breathe distinctive life and energy into these classic pieces of art.
"A great pin-up should be of a girl portrayed in a way that both men and women can enjoy. It isn’t as simple as just drawing a woman, as there are many elements that need to be considered, such as the flirtatiousness, sensuality, joy and personality of the girl".
Want to know more? Go to the Nathalie Rattner galleries at The Pin-up Files.
With her unique method of combining shaved charcoal, graphite and dry pastel with ink and airbrushing techniques, she is able to breathe distinctive life and energy into these classic pieces of art.
"A great pin-up should be of a girl portrayed in a way that both men and women can enjoy. It isn’t as simple as just drawing a woman, as there are many elements that need to be considered, such as the flirtatiousness, sensuality, joy and personality of the girl".
Want to know more? Go to the Nathalie Rattner galleries at The Pin-up Files.
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| ARTIST :: Nathalie Rattner TITLE :: Meet Me Under The Mistletoe DATE :: 2012 MODEL :: Gia Genevieve Copyright © Nathalie Rattner |
8 December 2012
Christmas pinups
Californian photographer Marilee Caruso’s instinctive feel for contemporary pin-up and composition makes her work rich, enticing and evocative.
"I shoot both seasoned models and everyday girls - each shoot is a collaboration. I try to find a balance between my ideas and theirs, and make them feel as comfortable as possible."
Want to know more? Go to the Marilee Caruso gallery at The Pinup Files.
"I shoot both seasoned models and everyday girls - each shoot is a collaboration. I try to find a balance between my ideas and theirs, and make them feel as comfortable as possible."
Want to know more? Go to the Marilee Caruso gallery at The Pinup Files.
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| PHOTOGRAPHER :: Marilee Caruso MODEL :: Pinup Mia Von G Copyright © Marilee Caruso |
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